Organisers eye Akright City Run growth

In future they will adopt a sporting theme to the event which is set to become an annual occurrence

In future they will adopt a sporting theme to the event which is set to become an annual occurrence

What started as a collective need to fight insecurity in the Akright Satellite City could turn out to become one of the most sought out sporting event, going forward.

The different winners pose with their medals. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

On Saturday, the first edition of the Akright City Run attracted over 300 runners of all ages as residents of Akright got out not only to keep fit but also with the theme to ‘know each other’ .

It was a joy to watch children and their parents negotiate the 5 and 10km run designed over the hilly terrain. Of course not all ran but all the participants ensured they completed the course, regardless.

Chairman organising committee Samson Agamile told the participants after the race that in future they will adopt a sporting theme to the event which is set to become an annual occurrence in the housing estate. He said subsequent events could involve other sporting disciplines like football and volleyball among others.

Dr. Anatoli Kamugisha, who was the chief runner, thanked the organisers for ensuring their dream became a reality and hailed them for their hard work, innovation and organisation.

In the 10km race, Godfrey Onen from the Executive Village came in first, winning himself a gold medal, with Dan Odong and Andrew Sekega taking silver and bronze respectively.

Scovia Tushabomwe also from the Executive Village was the first female to return to the finish line over the same distance, ahead of Catherine Bayo and Sheila Etalu from Hass Village respectively.

The 5km race men’s category was won by Dickson Kamukama from the Pearl Village, category where George Anguzu from the Rine Village and Neeza Shaka from the New World came second and third respectively.